Asus A8N-E info please.

[EndGame]

Originally posted by: Macro2
$123 at zzf, then you have to buy a firewire card and another fan/heatsink for the northbridge if you want it to be silent. Another $25. You're up to around $150.

Whats wrong with this picture?

Funny, I didn't.....just controlled the fan speed and it's not a problem! And I've built 3 systems around this board now......1 for myself and 2 for very happy other people. As stated before in this thread, exactly which other nForce Ultra board (top performer) has a fan that's any degree quieter? I've worked with this and two other and they are all comparable in noise. Beyond that, a 40mm Panasonic (Panaflo) costs all of $6. Now, as for Firewire, Asus has on their site explinations for not including this on this model and several others and sited that less than 15% of people reported that they utilized this option so they've begun excluding it on several models since add-in firewire cards can be bought so cheaply these days and most periph. come with SATA II/Firwire option including Ipod....Also, the board has been steadily going down in price and is available for $117 and up at online vendors.....

 

[EndGame]

Originally posted by: habs01
I Can't seem to find a list of compatible memory for the A8N-E. Anyone have this info?

A8N-E Qualified Vendors List (QVL)

Size Vendor Model Brand SS/
DS Component DIMM socket support (Optional)
A* B* C*
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 V V V
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 V V V
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/256 Mosel SS V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) V V V
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/512 Mosel DS V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) V V V
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 Infineon SS HYB25D256800BT-5B V V V
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 Infineon DS HYB25D256809BT-5B V V V
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 KINGSTON SS D3208DL2T-5 V V V
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 KINGSTON DS D328DIB-50 V V V
512MB KINGSTON KHX3200A/512 N/A DS N/A V V
1024MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/1G N/A DS HYB25D512800BE-5B V V
256MB SAMSUNG M381L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) V V V
512MB SAMSUNG M381L6423ETM-CCC SAMSUNG DS K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC) V V V
256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC V V
256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223FTN-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCCC V V V
512MB SAMSUNG M368L6423FTN-CCC SAMSUNG DS K4H560838F-TCCC V V
512MB SAMSUNG M368L6523BTM-CCC SAMSUNG SS K4H510838B-TCCC V V V
256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB
1024MB MICRON SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC V V V
512MB MICRON MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB MICRON DS MT46V32M8TG-5BC V V
256MB Infineon HYS64D32300HU-5-C Infineon SS HYB25D256800CE-5C V V V
512MB Infineon HYS64D64320HU-5-C Infineon DS HYB25D256800CE-5C V V V
256MB CORSAIR CMX256A-3200C2PT Winbond SS W942508BH-5 V V V
512MB CORSAIR VS512MB400 VALUE seLecT DS VS32M8-5 V V V
512MB CORSAIR CMX512-3200C2 N/A DS N/A V V
1024MB CORSAIR TWINX2048-3200C2 N/A DS N/A V V
256MB Hynix HYMD232645D8J-D43 Hynix SS HY5DU56822DT-D43 V V V
512MB Hynix HYMD264646D8J-D43 Hynix DS HY5DU56822DT-D43 V V V
256MB GEIL GE2563200B GEIL SS GL3LC32G88TG-5A V V V
512MB GEIL GE5123200B GEIL DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A V V V
256MB GEIL GD3200-256V GEIL SS GLIL DDR 32M8 V V V
512MB GEIL GD3200-512V GEIL DS GLIL DDR 32M8 V V V
256MB TwinMOS M2G9I08AIATT9F081AADT TwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D V V V
512MB TwinMOS M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D V V V
256MB TwinMOS M2G9I08A8ATT9F081AADT TwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D V V V
512MB TwinMOS M2G9J16A8ATT9F081AADT TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D V V V
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCCC V V V
512MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838F-TCCC V V V
1024MB Transcend TS128MLD64V4J SAMSUNG DS K4H510838B-TCCC V V
256MB Apacer 77.10636.33G Infineon SS HYB25D256800CE-5C V V V
512MB Apacer 77.10736.33G Infineon DS HYB25D256800CE-5C V V V
256MB Apacer 77.10639.60G ProMOS SS V58C2256804SCT5B V V V
512MB Apacer 77.10739.60G ProMOS DS V58C2256804SCT5B V V V
256MB A DATA MDOSS6F3G31Y0K1E0Z SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC V V V
512MB A DATA MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z SAMSUNG DS K4H560838F-TCCC V V V
256MB A DATA MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z Hynix SS HY5DU56822CT-D43 V V V
512MB A DATA MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z Hynix DS HY5DU56822CT-D43 V V
256MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02 N/A SS ADD8608A8A-5B V V V
512MB A DATA MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02 N/A DS ADD8608A8A-5B V V V
256MB Winbond W9425GCDB-5 Winbond SS W942508CH-5 V V V
512MB Winbond W9451GCDB-5 Winbond DS W942508CH-5 V V V
256MB PSC AL5D8B53T-5B1K PSC SS A2S56D30BTP V V V
512MB PSC AL6D8B53T-5B1K PSC DS A2S56D30BTP V V V
256MB KINGMAX MPXB62D-38KT3R N/A SS KDL388P4LA-50 V V V
512MB KINGMAX MPXC22D-38KT3R N/A DS KDL388P4LA-50 V V V
256MB NANYA NT256D64S88C0G-5T N/A SS NT5DS32M8CT-5T V V
512MB NANYA NT512D64S8HC0G-5T N/A DS NT5DS32M8CT-5T V V V
256MB BRAIN POWER B6U808-256M-SAM-400 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCC4 V V V
512MB BRAIN POWER B6U808-512M-SAM-400 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838D-TCC4 V V V
256MB CENTURY DXV6S8EL5BM3T27C SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC V V V
512MB CENTURY DXV2S8EL5BM3T27C SAMSUNG DS K4H560838E-TCCC V V V
256MB CENTURY DXV6S8EL5BM3T27C N/A SS DD2508AMTA V V V
512MB CENTURY DXV2S8EL5BM3T27C N/A DS DD2508AMTA V V
256MB elixir M2U25664DS88C3G-5T N/A SS N2DS25680CT-5T V V V
512MB elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G-5T N/A DS N2DS25680CT-5T V V V
256MB Kreton N/A VT SS VT3225804T-5 V V V
512MB Kreton N/A VT DS VT3225804T-5 V V V
256MB Veritech VT400FMV/2561103 VT SS VT56DD32M8PC-5 V V V
512MB Veritech VT400FMV/5121003 VT DS VT56DD32M8PC-5 V V V
256MB Pmi MD44256VIT3208GMHA01 MOSEL SS V58C2256804SAT5B V V V
512MB Pmi MD44512VIT3208GATA03 MOSEL DS V58C2256804SAT5B V V V
256MB ProMOS V826632K24SCTG-D0 N/A SS V58C2256804SCT5B V V V
512MB ProMOS V826664K24SCTG-D0 N/A DS V58C2256804SCT5B V V V
256MB Deutron AL5D8C53T-5B1T PSC SS A2S56D30CTP V V V
512MB Deutron AL6D8C53T-5B1T PSC DS A2S56D30CTP V V V
512MB crucial BL6464Z402.16TG Ballistix DS N/A V V
256MB Novax 96M425653CE-40TB6 CEON SS C2S56D30TP-5 V V V
512MB Novax 96M451253CE-40TB6 CEON DS C2S56D30TP-5 V V V

Note:
A* : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration
B* : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration
C* Supports 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration

 

[habs01]

That was quick. Thanks Endgame.

 

[Macro2]

Endgame,
How did you control the fan speed on the northbridge?

Also, did yours come with the serial port connector and plate?

 

[EndGame]

Running it through a Zalman Fan Controller along with my Panaflo 120mm's. Wondering/thinking about ordering a Pana 40mm to try though and seeing how quiet it is rather than using a fan controller for each system....

yes, received a serial port slot card.

 

[cornholio2]

Originally posted by: EndGame
Running it through a Zalman Fan Controller along with my Panaflo 120mm's. Wondering/thinking about ordering a Pana 40mm to try though and seeing how quiet it is rather than using a fan controller for each system....

yes, received a serial port slot card.

will this memory sticks

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144517

gonna be compatible with this mobo?

 

[EndGame]

Originally posted by: cornholio2

Originally posted by: EndGame
Running it through a Zalman Fan Controller along with my Panaflo 120mm's. Wondering/thinking about ordering a Pana 40mm to try though and seeing how quiet it is rather than using a fan controller for each system....

yes, received a serial port slot card.

will this memory sticks

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144517

gonna be compatible with this mobo?

Sure will! Now go get it finally and have a blast! LOL!

 

[cornholio2]

Originally posted by: EndGame

Originally posted by: cornholio2

Originally posted by: EndGame
Running it through a Zalman Fan Controller along with my Panaflo 120mm's. Wondering/thinking about ordering a Pana 40mm to try though and seeing how quiet it is rather than using a fan controller for each system....

yes, received a serial port slot card.

will this memory sticks

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144517

gonna be compatible with this mobo?

Sure will! Now go get it finally and have a blast! LOL!

Just confused because this is PC4000 and not PC3200 which this mobo normally support. And AMD64 Rev. E 3500+ is out of stock at monarch which is cheaper.

 

[ericlala]

what is the cpu fsb this board can handle? can it handle 280x10 with the venice?

 

[cornholio2]

Originally posted by: ericlala
what is the cpu fsb this board can handle? can it handle 280x10 with the venice?

It's a matter of trial and error. If it won't boot, that means you have reached the max and have to reset you computer again.

 

[Baaru]

Quick question fellas! I'm ordering this mobo to pair it up with the following and I would like to know if you guys detect any foreseeable compatibility issues that I'll run into.

ASUS A8N-E Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: A8N-E
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131530

CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
Model #: TWINX1024-3200XL
Item #: N82E16820145522
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145522

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1200JD 120GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD1200JD
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822144151

ENERMAX EG425P-VE SFMA 2.0 ATX12V 420W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: EG425P-VE SFMA 2.0
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817103459

AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Newcastle 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3800AWBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA3800AWBOX
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103465

Leadtek PX6800GT TDH Geforce 6800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: PX6800-GTTDH
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814122209

Any suggestions of what I should swap out but keep it in the same price range? I also plan on keeping the stock cooling solution that comes with the 3800 box set, should I swap that out? Also, is the power supply I'm getting gonna be enough for this set up?

thanks in advance! ( I havent built a comp from scratch in quite a while so i'm out of loop!)

EDIT: To add newegg links for quicker reference.

 

[EndGame]

Few things;

You could save some money going with Value ram of either Corsair or OCZ VX

Your power supply is the heart and soul of your system.....if it doesn't work right........neither will any of your system. Enermax is not bad persay, but, the Seasonic S12 430W would be a MUCH better choice IMHO. Better across the board lines and most efficeint power supply there is. Not to mention VERY quiet.

I would personally opt for a Seagate HD simply if nothing else for the 5 yr. warranty.

Just a question, but why a Newcastle when San Diego/Venice are out?

Have you considered ATI? an X800XL is an excellent value......

 

[Baaru]

Those are all very good questions EndGame. I'm going to look into the Seasonic PSU and the Value RAM. I'll look into the Seagate HD as well.

Only reason I was going with the Newcastle was because that's what I found benchmarks for on Tom's hardware and the only thing I found in Newegg when I put in socket 939 as the search string.

What's the difference between the San Diego/Venice? And are they also socket 939 compat?

How do they compare with the Old Newcastle 3800?

 

[Baaru]

Also forgot to ask, will I be able to find Timing: 2-2-2-5 in Corsair or OCZ value ram?

 

[EndGame]

Yes, the newer Venice & San Diego are both S939. Venice has updated memory controller, SSE3 instructions and 512mb cache like Winchester. San diego has the same but 1mb cache. These are all available at monarch while I believe NewEgg only has Venice right now.

Not sure on the ram.......I only advised that because that's what most people here seem to like. I actually run 1gb Corsair XMS XLL 2-2-2-5 in all my systems.

 

[Baaru]

How does the new Venice compare with the 3800 Newcastle? hehe im trying to find some bench marks to see how the new chips stack up, but i'm having a hard time. Do you know of a site with some posted stats?

thanks!

 

[EndGame]

There's quite a few comparrison threads in the CPU/Overclock forum here and on other boards. I can tell you this though, IMHO it is well worth the little extra $$$$ to go for the newer core revision. If it were me, I'd go for the 3700+ San Diego. I have a 3500+ Venice and a 3700+ San Diego now as well as a Winnie 3200+ yet. The San Diego is the best of them and from what I've seen and read, the San Diego is about the nest dollar for dollar you can get right now. Oh, and yes, the San Diego will beat the pants off a Newcastle.

 

[Baaru]

Ok, I'm pretty much to the end of my decision. One more question, is there any more factors involved if I told you I was NOT over clocking what so ever?

That's probably my issue with picking some of the more highend/expensive parts, I want better performance without me having to OC anything (I just don't have the time to learn and keep up with stuff any more)

 

[ericlala]

I haven't been able to get a solid answer for this board...

How well does it overclock (specificlly venice core)?
Does it have a high HTT? (280+)
Does it provide the needed voltage to reach 2800ghz?

I have found NO reviews on this board, however, is the SLI version basicly the same?

 

[cornholio2]

Originally posted by: Baaru
Ok, I'm pretty much to the end of my decision. One more question, is there any more factors involved if I told you I was NOT over clocking what so ever?

That's probably my issue with picking some of the more highend/expensive parts, I want better performance without me having to OC anything (I just don't have the time to learn and keep up with stuff any more)

I'd go with the Venice Baaru instead of Newcastle and Newegg has it. Check the model# or the Item# of the CPU and make sure that it has BPBOX at the end of it for the retail Venice or **BP or BP** for the OEM. You can do a safe overclocking by just increasing the FSB(HTT). If your going to get the Venice for your A8N-E, update us since I was planning to get this mobo also.

 

[cornholio2]

Originally posted by: ericlala
I haven't been able to get a solid answer for this board...

How well does it overclock (specificlly venice core)?
Does it have a high HTT? (280+)
Does it provide the needed voltage to reach 2800ghz?

I have found NO reviews on this board, however, is the SLI version basicly the same?

The first thing you will want to know is if this mobo will boot on Venice. I e-mailed Newegg and they said that they can't answer my question if 1003 is installed already. xpcgear told me that they(ASUS) used to put a sticker outside the box telling the bios version of the mobo. I may sound redundant to Endgame but for me, this is very important.
For you second and third question, you can download the mobo's manual on their website. You will see it on the bios portion of their manual. This is a very good mobo to overclock for not so OC fanatics, but not as good as DFI(but picky).
A8N-E and A8N-SLI the same? I don't think so. And dont attempt to download the bios of a different mobo and install it to a different one like A8N-E and A8N-SLI. It may be possible but who knows what will happen.

 

[Baaru]

If I've read everything correctly, the 3800 San Diego combined with the a8n-e should boot up, BUT i'll just have to update the bios in the an8 in order for the mobo to recognize the CPU correctly? Is this correct?

I've looked at the 3500 venice, but since I had already set aside cash for the 3800 Newcastle, switching over to the 3700 san diego should not be so hard.

this is what my final rig should look like:

amd athlon 64 3700+ 90nm Rev. E ADA3700BN** socket 939 $334 oem $354 Box Monarch

Seasonic S12 430W around $99 eWiz

Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 SATA NCQ ST380017AS 80GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM $65 NEWEGG
Model #: ST380817AS

ASUS A8N-E Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $132.00 NEWEGG
Model #: A8N-E

THERMALTAKE VB1000BNS Black Steel/Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $75.49 NEWEGG
Model #: VB1000BNS


CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model TWINX1024-3200XL - Retail
Model #: TWINX1024-3200XL $199.00 NewEgg


Leadtek PX6800GT TDH Geforce 6800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 Video Card - Retail $399.00 NEWGG
Model #: PX6800-GTTDH


What do ya guys think?

 

[esit]

Does anybody know if you can use the Corsair 1GB kit (2x512) value select ram in dual channel mode in the Asus A8N-E?

In the manual it says you can't (only in 1 module or 4 module, but not two).

However, this might have been fixed in the bios update 1003?

 

[ChicagoPCGuy]

Can anyone tell me if NAM and the nVidia IDE Software drivers work right for you on this mobo with the latest BIOS rev and nForce4 standalone kit--the 6.53 nForce4 standalone kit not earlier releases or what ships on the driver cd with the motherboard. If you are going OK in both of these respects, please indicate what brand/model of harddisk you are using and CDRW/DVD drive as well. I do not care if NCQ is working right or not...but you can tell me anyway I don't use NCQ as it benches slower anyway.

 

[cornholio2]

Originally posted by: esit
Does anybody know if you can use the Corsair 1GB kit (2x512) value select ram in dual channel mode in the Asus A8N-E?

In the manual it says you can't (only in 1 module or 4 module, but not two).

However, this might have been fixed in the bios update 1003?

According to their new Bios update, they have the new compatibility with some memory modules. It doesn't say if you can use 1 or 4 but not 2. Endgame is much familiar with this since he sold two and kept one for himself.